Kate Rosecrans is the director of marketing at Ballyhoo Hospitality—transforming ideas into experiences that connect with guests and fuel business success.
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Kate Rosecrans began her journey in South Dakota, where she played college softball as a catcher before shifting her focus to business.
She earned a degree in Business Management from the University of Minnesota.
After moving to Chicago, Kate discovered her passion for hospitality—crafting brands, shaping guest experiences, and celebrating the magic of people coming together. What started as an interest in marketing evolved into a career built on storytelling, strategy, and results.
Kate combines creative vision with business discipline—bridging the gap between brand and bottom line.
Her strengths lie in identifying what makes a concept meaningful, translating that into a clear brand identity, and leading teams to execute it with purpose.
She’s known for:
Building brand strategies that drive measurable growth
Developing guest-first campaigns rooted in emotion and experience
Creating alignment between design, digital, and operations
Leading with empathy, focus, and follow-through
At her core, Kate believes hospitality marketing should do more than promote—it should connect, inspire, and make people feel something.
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